Why Do You Do This to Me

She says she loves me. She says she cares. She has always been there, through thick and thin. We’ve always been together; we’ve always been close. If I had a twin, I know she would be my second half. I know my life would never be the same without her and she has been my world�"maybe since the day she was born.

The years have passed us by and so has our childhood together. I know she doesn't mean to hurt me�"not intentionally�"but sometimes she just does. Sometimes I cannot help but wonder why she plays these kinds of jokes�"is it so entertaining and funny to her? Now I just want to ask why.

Why do you do this to me? Is it really worth my anger and hurt to have a laugh? This isn’t the first time, and it won’t be the last, but can’t you just stop now? I love you and I truly care, but sometimes the pain you can cause is not worth your laughs. Can’t you see me standing in front of you? Can’t you hear my heart? Can’t you see my tears? Can’t you feel my hurt? Stop before it’s too late.

©Helen Elizabeth 2010